Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Brown University · Providence, RI

CIP 23.13

$30,741Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$10,500Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Brown University earn a median of $30,741 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,471 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,167–$67,306). Median debt is $10,500, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Rhode Island schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$43,267$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from Brown University make?

The median salary is $30,741 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.